Historical Events
- First assassination attempt against King Umberto I of Italy
Famous Birthdays
- Grace Abbott, American social worker (US Children's Bureau), born in Grand Island, Nebraska (d. 1939)
1878 Highlights
About November 17, 1878
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
